After the mother and son finished their heartwarming dinner, they moved to the spacious living room, ready to share their past in the quiet evening. The soft and warm lighting of the living room created a perfect atmosphere for this heartfelt conversation.
Lin Feng spoke first, his voice tinged with reminiscence: "Mom, do you still remember those fun things from my childhood? Like flying kites in the park, and the crafts we made together."
His mother smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with beautiful memories of the past: "Of course I remember. You were always so lively and active back then, always bringing me endless laughter."
The two began to talk about Lin Feng's childhood; those carefree days and moments of growth became their shared memories. His mother occasionally interjected with laughter, sharing anecdotes only she knew, making Lin Feng feel as if he had returned to that innocent era.
Time passed unnoticed, and the atmosphere in the living room grew warmer. Lin Feng knew that such moments were precious, and he hoped to spend more time with his mother, letting her feel his love and companionship.
As night deepened, Lin Feng stood up and said to his mother: "Mom, it's getting late. You should get some rest. Tomorrow I have to return to the team base to start a new round of training."
His mother nodded. She held Lin Feng's hand and said gently: "Son, you must walk your own path and not make me worry. Remember to take care of yourself, and come back to visit whenever you have time."
Lin Feng tightly gripped his mother's hand, his eyes sparkling with determination: "Mom, don't worry. I will train hard and bring glory to the National Team. At the same time, I will also come back to see you often and spend every important moment with you."
After speaking, Lin Feng gave his mother a deep hug, then returned to his room. He knew that tomorrow would be a new beginning, and he needed to face new challenges with a full spirit. And his mother's love and support would be his strongest backing on his path forward.
The next morning, Lin Feng was woken up by the crisp alarm clock in his room. He rubbed his eyes, quickly got up, and tidied himself. Walking out of the room, he was pleasantly surprised to find his mother had already prepared a simple breakfast in the living room.
At the dining table, the mother and son once again enjoyed a warm time. His mother smiled as she watched Lin Feng finish breakfast, then carefully prepared everything he needed to go out. A warm current surged through Lin Feng's heart; he knew this was his mother's love and concern for him.
Just then, a knock came from outside the door. Lin Feng opened the door and saw Snyder standing there, smiling at him. Snyder had come to take Lin Feng to the training base.
At the Villarreal training base, the morning sun streamed through the windows onto the gym floor, adding a touch of vitality and warmth to the space. Lin Feng walked into the gym, immediately feeling an atmosphere full of energy and competition.
He quickly changed into his training clothes in the locker room. Walking out, he saw some teammates had already started their warm-up activities early. Lin Feng smiled and nodded to them, then walked towards the treadmill area.
Just then, he saw Pau Torres concentrating on a slow jog on a treadmill. Lin Feng walked over and greeted him friendly: "Hi, Pau Torres, good morning!"
Pau Torres looked up, saw it was Lin Feng, and also showed a friendly smile: "Hi, Lin Feng, good morning! You're here so early too."
After a few words, the two began to jog side by side on the treadmills.
Following the rhythm of the treadmills, their steps became more and more steady, and sweat began to trickle down their foreheads.
As the players' warm-up activities in the gym neared their end, the team's assistant coach walked into the gym with a detailed training plan. His steps were steady and powerful, and his face wore a serious and focused expression.
The assistant coach walked up to the players and said in a loud, clear voice: "Good morning, everyone! Today our training theme is..." He paused, looked around at the players present, and continued, "Ball control skills and tactical drills."
He then explained in detail today's training plan and requirements, including methods for practicing ball control skills, key points for tactical drills, and precautions. His words were concise and to the point, allowing the players to quickly grasp the main training objectives for the day.
After listening to the assistant coach's explanation, Lin Feng and the players in the gym all walked out, ready to begin today's training theme.
On the training ground, the sun shone on the grass, reflecting dazzling light. Head Coach Escribá and the first-team coaching staff were already standing on the sidelines, their gazes sharp and focused, ready at all times to provide guidance and advice to the players.
The training ground had been meticulously arranged, with various training equipment and markers neatly placed. The players, dressed in neat training uniforms, stood in front of Escribá, their expressions serious and full of fighting spirit.
However, Escribá did not waste too many words. He deeply understood the players' strength and potential, and he was also clear about the importance of the upcoming match. He cut straight to the chase, telling the players: "Next round we face Espanyol, a team that excels at counterattacks. Therefore, we must keep the ball firmly at our feet and prevent their counterattacks by maintaining possession."
Escribá's words were concise and clear, yet full of power and confidence. His words made the players even more clear about the direction and goals of their training, and also ignited their fighting spirit and determination.
After the training began, Head Coach Escribá called Lin Feng to his side. His gaze was serious and focused, and his tone revealed his expectation and trust in Lin Feng. He told Lin Feng: "For the next match, I've decided to let you start."
Escribá continued: "Espanyol is a team that excels at counterattacks; they like to launch quick counterattacks after winning the ball in their own half. As our starting player, you must remain vigilant about this and do your best to disrupt the opponent's counterattacks."
Lin Feng nodded seriously; he understood his task was challenging but also felt confident. He assured the Head Coach: "Head Coach, don't worry. I will start studying this thoroughly from now on, and I will not let you down."
Hearing Lin Feng's reply, Head Coach Escribá nodded in satisfaction. He patted Lin Feng's shoulder: "Go, my boy, train hard. I am very pleased with you young generation of players!"
Watching Lin Feng's retreating figure, Head Coach Escribá narrowed his eyes. He knew that to successfully resist Espanyol's counterattacks in the League match this weekend, he would have to rely on defensive players like Lin Feng.
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